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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1903
Page
8
The Banner reported Barnett Rhoals to be developed with a new half million dollar cotton mill near Whitehall. Street railway extension to Whitehall via Princeton and Mallison Cord Mill is discussed. Gentlemen involved avoid direct confirmation, but insiders say action is definite with strong indications.
There are other important movements behind this action that will mean much for the upbuilding of Athens and Clarke county. The passage hints at broader plans affecting local development and growth.
Professor William M Slaton principal of the Boys High School in Atlanta is appointed by Walter B Hill to conduct entrance examinations for applicants in Atlanta seeking admission to the University of Georgia Invitations have been issued for Agnes Scott Institute commencement on May 27 The graduating class includes Hattie Gaston Blackford Eileen Gobrr Marion Conrad Beecher Grace Walton Hardie Apsyilah Juliet Cox Rosa Audrey Turner and Emily Ander ton Winn.
Seats go on sale today for the Payton sisters engagement at Palmer's drag store. The comedy The Sins of His Father stages Monday night in St Luke Utah with a witty company and many specialties to entertain. Augusta Chronicle notes the group offers popular plays at popular prices with constant acts and no long waits.
The City Board of Education is taking a city census of Athena children ages six to eighteen. Messrs J. K. Kenney and W. L. Grantham began work yesterday to compile the names and ages for planning and records.
The Republic of Cuba marked its first anniversary of freedom in a string of styles and ceremonies. A visionary vibe centered on economic hopes with emphasis on potential prosperity.
The Confederate veterans held a busy session in Orleans on May 21. They urged a monument to Southern women and began work on the Battle Abbey in Richmond. General John B. Gordon and all current officers were reelected as the executive committee chose the next meeting city after adjournment.
The University plans its commencement exercises but none of the invited distinguished orators accepted. Phi Kappa Society had invited several speakers for Monday morning, yet all declined, leaving a student address to be moved to an earlier time in the program.
The dry goods stores baseball team faces the Athens Foundry this afternoon at 6 p.m. on the campus. The Foundry team is strong and a good game is expected. No admission will be charged and a large crowd is expected.
The Athens Guirda will go into camp this summer in Augusta or Mile Ledgevilla with the Third regiment to encamp there. It is likely to be in Augusta Capt Capps is preparing his company for the encampment and the Guards may be granted leave by employers for the required time.
A jury in Atlanta awarded Miss Nedit Sandman of New York three and a half thousand dollars in breach of promise damages against Simon H. Marcus, a local merchant. The case moves toward the state Supreme Court as Sandman alleged engagement and betrothal followed by a broken promise.
The students of the A language university are now engaged in their fat examinations. All the classes will field these examinations by the early part of June.
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